The acquisition improves Bradfords’ branch coverage in the area and has provided the business with an opportunity to serve surrounding towns.

Solo Building Supplies, a general builder’s merchant specialising in building materials, timber, landscaping, and plumbing and heating products which has been trading for almost 10 years, has become the 43rd branch in the Bradfords Building Supplies network.

David Young, Bradfords Building Supplies managing director, said: “I am delighted to welcome Solo into the Bradfords family. The two businesses are a great fit; Bradfords will benefit from Solo’s geographic location, customer base and expertise whilst Solo will be able to grow and develop its potential as part of a bigger business.”